Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lycius
ID:
1329919

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.Mathew) Rukšāns

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Int. Rock Gard. 64: 16 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342373



Common Names

  • Crocus lycius
  • Lycius Crocus
  • Crocus Lycius


Searching for Crocus lycius? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Crocus lycius (also called Lycian Crocus, among many other common names) is a small perennial plant, native to Greece and Turkey. It has bright yellow flowers and grows in grassy meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Crocus lycius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. Its flowers are edible and can be used to make tea and other beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Crocus lycius has yellow flowers with a white center. The flowers have six petals and can reach up to 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

Searching for Crocus lycius? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Crocus lycius is a bulbous perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best planted in autumn and can be grown in pots or containers.

Where to Find Crocus lycius

Crocus lycius is found in Turkey.

Crocus lycius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crocus lycius?

Crocus lycius

What type of plant is Crocus lycius?

Perennial herb

Where does Crocus lycius grow?

Turkey

Species in the Crocus genus

Crocus abantensis, Crocus adamii, Crocus adanensis, Crocus aerius, Crocus alatavicus, Crocus aleppicus, Crocus alexandri, Crocus almehensis, Crocus ancyrensis, Crocus angustifolius, Crocus antalyensis, Crocus artvinensis, Crocus asturicus, Crocus asumaniae, Crocus athous, Crocus atticus, Crocus autranii, Crocus autumnalis, Crocus balansae, Crocus banaticus, Crocus baytopiorum, Crocus biflorus, Crocus boissieri, Crocus boryi, Crocus boulosii, Crocus caeruleus, Crocus cambessedesii, Crocus cancellatus, Crocus candidus, Crocus carpetanus, Crocus cartwrightianus, Crocus caspius, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus clusii, Crocus corsicus, Crocus crewei, Crocus cvijici, Crocus cyprius, Crocus dalmaticus, Crocus damascenus, Crocus danfordiae, Crocus dispathaceus, Crocus duplex, Crocus etruscus, Crocus flavus, Crocus fleischeri, Crocus fritschii, Crocus gargaricus, Crocus geghartii, Crocus gilanicus,

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

Brian Mathew (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Mathew' in the authors string.
Jānis Rukšāns (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rukšāns' in the authors string.